Jones was elected as a Democrat to the United States House of Representatives in 1835 and served five terms. As he rose through the ranks of the House, he became chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, replacing future president Millard Fillmore, and House Democratic Leader, succeeding future president James K. Polk.
Jones declined nomination for a sixth term in Congress and returned to Virginia in 1845.
Career after Congress
Upon his retirement from Congress, he returned to the practice of law in Virginia. Among his more prominent cases, he served as lead counsel for Thomas Ritchie, Jr., who in 1846 faced trial for his involvement in the infamous duel in which John Hampden Pleasants was fatally wounded. Ritchie won acquittal on the grounds of self-defense.[1]
That same year, Jones was elected to the Virginia House of Delegates and in 1847 was chosen as Speaker. He was elected to a second term in 1847, but did not attend the session due to illness. He resigned his seat on December 17. The vacant House seat was later filled by his son, Alexander.[2]
Private life
Jones married Harriet Boisseau in 1815 and together they had three children: Mary Winston, James Boisseau and Alexander. His son-in-law was George W.B. Towns, who was the 39th Governor of Georgia from 1847 to 1851.[3]
Jones died on January 29, 1848. He is buried in the family cemetery at his Dellwood Plantation northwest of Petersburg, Virginia.
Electoral history
1835; Jones was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives with 68.09% of the vote, defeating Whig William Segar Archer.
1837; Jones was re-elected unopposed.
1839; Jones was re-elected with 58.51% of the vote, defeating a Whig identified only as Taylor.
1841; Jones was re-elected with 69.47% of the vote, defeating Independents Junius E. Leigh and Thomas Miller.
1843; Jones was re-elected unopposed.
References
^"Biography of Virginia House Speaker J.W. Jones".
Jamerson, Bruce F., Clerk of the House of Delegates, supervising (2007). Speakers and Clerks of the Virginia House of Delegates, 1776-2007. Richmond, Virginia: Virginia House of Delegates.
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This article needs additional citations for verification Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources Unsourced material may be challenged and removed Find sources John Winston Jones news newspapers books scholar JSTOR October 2020 Learn how and when to remove this template message John Winston Jones November 22 1791 January 29 1848 was an American politician and lawyer He served five terms in the United States House of Representatives from 1835 to 1845 He served as Speaker of the House in both the U S House of Representatives 1843 1845 and the Virginia House of Delegates 1847 John Winston JonesPortrait of Jones c 1835 16th Speaker of the United States House of RepresentativesIn office December 4 1843 March 4 1845Preceded byJohn WhiteSucceeded byJohn W DavisLeader of the House Democratic CaucusIn office December 4 1843 March 4 1845Preceded byJames K PolkSucceeded byHowell CobbMember of theU S House of Representatives from VirginiaIn office March 4 1835 March 3 1845Preceded byWilliam S Archer 3rd Walter Coles 6th Succeeded byWalter Coles 3rd James Seddon 6th Constituency3rd district 1835 43 6th district 1843 45 Chairman of the House Ways and Means CommitteeIn office March 4 1839 March 3 1841Preceded byChurchill C CambrelengSucceeded byMillard Fillmore22nd Speaker of the Virginia House of DelegatesIn office January 4 1847 December 6 1847GovernorWilliam SmithPreceded byWilliam GoodeSucceeded byJames F StrotherMember of the Virginia House of Delegates from Chesterfield CountyIn office December 7 1846 December 17 1847Preceded byWilliam WinfreeSucceeded byAlexander JonesPersonal detailsBornNovember 22 1791Amelia County VirginiaDiedJanuary 29 1848 aged 56 Petersburg VirginiaPolitical partyDemocraticOther politicalaffiliationsDemocratic RepublicanSpouseHarriet BoisseauChildrenMary Winston JonesJames Boisseau JonesAlexander JonesAlma materThe College of William amp MaryProfessionLawyer Contents 1 Early life and career 2 Tenure in Congress 3 Career after Congress 4 Private life 5 Electoral history 6 References 7 External linksEarly life and career EditBorn November 22 1791 in Amelia County Virginia he graduated from the College of William and Mary in 1813 He practiced law in Chesterfield County Virginia before being appointed Prosecuting Attorney for Virginia s 5th Judicial Circuit in 1818 He was a delegate to the 1829 1830 state constitutional convention Tenure in Congress EditFurther information Presidency of Andrew Jackson Presidency of Martin Van Buren William Henry Harrison Presidency 1841 Presidency of John Tyler 19th United States Congress 20th United States Congress 21st United States Congress 22nd United States Congress and 23rd United States Congress Jones was elected as a Democrat to the United States House of Representatives in 1835 and served five terms As he rose through the ranks of the House he became chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee replacing future president Millard Fillmore and House Democratic Leader succeeding future president James K Polk He was elected to serve as Speaker of the House during the 28th Congress which convened in 1843 and adjourned in 1845 Jones declined nomination for a sixth term in Congress and returned to Virginia in 1845 Career after Congress EditUpon his retirement from Congress he returned to the practice of law in Virginia Among his more prominent cases he served as lead counsel for Thomas Ritchie Jr who in 1846 faced trial for his involvement in the infamous duel in which John Hampden Pleasants was fatally wounded Ritchie won acquittal on the grounds of self defense 1 That same year Jones was elected to the Virginia House of Delegates and in 1847 was chosen as Speaker He was elected to a second term in 1847 but did not attend the session due to illness He resigned his seat on December 17 The vacant House seat was later filled by his son Alexander 2 Private life EditJones married Harriet Boisseau in 1815 and together they had three children Mary Winston James Boisseau and Alexander His son in law was George W B Towns who was the 39th Governor of Georgia from 1847 to 1851 3 Jones died on January 29 1848 He is buried in the family cemetery at his Dellwood Plantation northwest of Petersburg Virginia Electoral history Edit1835 Jones was elected to the U S House of Representatives with 68 09 of the vote defeating Whig William Segar Archer 1837 Jones was re elected unopposed 1839 Jones was re elected with 58 51 of the vote defeating a Whig identified only as Taylor 1841 Jones was re elected with 69 47 of the vote defeating Independents Junius E Leigh and Thomas Miller 1843 Jones was re elected unopposed References Edit Biography of Virginia House Speaker J W Jones Virginia House Biography for Jones Virginia House Biography for Jones Jamerson Bruce F Clerk of the House of Delegates supervising 2007 Speakers and Clerks of the Virginia House of Delegates 1776 2007 Richmond Virginia Virginia House of Delegates External links EditDellwood Plantation Biography at the Biographical Directory of the United States CongressPolitical officesPreceded byJohn White Speaker of the United States House of Representatives1843 1845 Succeeded byJohn Wesley DavisPreceded byWilliam O Goode Speaker of the Virginia House of Delegates1847 Succeeded byJames F StrotherPreceded byChurchill C CambrelengNew York Chairman of House Ways and Means Committee1839 1841 Succeeded byMillard FillmoreNew YorkU S House of RepresentativesPreceded byWilliam S Archer Member of the U S House of Representatives from Virginia s 3rd congressional district1835 1843 Succeeded byWalter ColesPreceded byWalter Coles Member of the U S House of Representatives from Virginia s 6th congressional district1843 1845 Succeeded byJames Seddon Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title John Winston Jones amp oldid 1141130798, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
